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Extracted from Consolidated Report

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Amador County Grand Jury • 2019-2020

Mule Creek State Prison

7 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 5 findings

F1 Page 14
AWA has taken steps to increase transparency, yet still has room for improvement.
Related Recommendations (4)
R1
Page 15
AWA should continue increasing its transparency. In addition to information being provided and accessible to the public, it should also be presented in a format the average ratepayer can easily interpret and understand. (F1)
R2
Page 15
Should AWA decide it is necessary to adjust its rates, the reasons for doing so should be clearly documented and explained. (F1, F2)
R3
Page 15
By December 31, 2020, AWA should acquire membership in the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) to implement their standards for compiling the Comprehensive Annual Finance Report. (F1, F2)
R4
Page 15
AWA should strive to be awarded the GFOA’s “Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.” (F1, F2)
F2 Page 14
AWA’s financial stability remains a great concern.
Related Recommendations (3)
R2
Page 15
Should AWA decide it is necessary to adjust its rates, the reasons for doing so should be clearly documented and explained. (F1, F2)
R3
Page 15
By December 31, 2020, AWA should acquire membership in the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) to implement their standards for compiling the Comprehensive Annual Finance Report. (F1, F2)
R4
Page 15
AWA should strive to be awarded the GFOA’s “Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.” (F1, F2)
F3 Page 14
Employees have not been sufficiently trained on their use of the Springbrook software. 3
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
Page 15
By December 31, 2020, employees who use the Springbrook software should be thoroughly trained in its use. (F3)
F4 Page 15
During this investigation, the Grand Jury found no retaliatory actions by AWA management to employees.
Related Recommendations (1)
R6
Page 15
AWA should continue fostering a positive work environment. (F4)
F5 Page 15
The Interim GM has begun a reorganization of AWA. The outcome and structure of the reorganization is unknown at this time.
Related Recommendations (1)
R7
Page 15
The position of General Manager should be filled as soon as possible. (F5)

Agency Responses 1

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